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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

Based on 3 health inspections, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE in TAMPA has earned a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

7430 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913377

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside interior of ice machine near drive thru window
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves near soda bib area in back of house.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items in reach in freezer below chicken hot box. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans on wire shelf near 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of walk in cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed bottom microwave near reach in freezer soiled with food debris
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window soiled with slime. Observed exterior of self service drink machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding), employee put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 compartment sink at 83F, per operator hot water heater is not functioning properly.

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834536

  • 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near microwave Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operators personal food was stored on boxes of shortening. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cooksline. In warmer on cooksline. Popcorn shrimp at 117 F Manager voluntarily discarded 3 lbs , Fried chicken 102 F reheated 198 F and Fried chicken tenders 108 F reheated 197 F. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets in reach-in-cooler near fries soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food utensil stored inside hand sink near cooksline line Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Warmer thermometer not accurate to check temperature of hot holding chicken on cooksline

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782979

  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid cracked on large white container near fryers.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms for employees. In lobby area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with flour dust and grease
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-In-Cooler near ovens
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large white container holding flour not labeled. Near fryers. Corrected On-Site